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Rolex Reference Number Guide 2026

How to decode any Rolex reference number, and what each ref trades for pre-owned in 2025.

How to Read a Rolex Reference Number

Example: 126610 LN
126610 = Model code (6 digits for post-2010 refs)
LN = Bezel suffix: LN = Black Ceramic (Lunette Noire), LV = Green Ceramic (Lunette Verte)
Older refs used 5 digits: 16610 = Submariner Date (pre-2010)

Common Suffix Codes

SuffixMeaningExample
LNBlack ceramic bezel126610LN (Sub Date, black)
LVGreen ceramic bezel126610LV (Sub Date "Kermit")
BKSOBlack dial, steel oyster bracelet126300BKSO (Datejust 41)
RGRose gold126655 (Submariner RG)
WGWhite goldDay-Date 228239 (white gold)
GYellow goldDay-Date 228238 (YG)

Key References & Pre-Owned Prices 2025

ReferenceModelRetailPre-owned
126610LNSubmariner Date, black$10,100$11,500–14,000↑ above retail
126610LVSubmariner Date, green$10,100$13,500–17,000↑ above retail
126500LNDaytona, black ceramic$15,100$28,000–45,000↑ above retail
126334Datejust 41, blue$9,150$8,000–10,000
126234Datejust 36, silver$7,100$6,200–8,500
126710BLROGMT-Master II "Pepsi"$10,700$16,000–22,000↑ above retail
126711CHNRGMT-Master II "Root Beer"$13,150$18,000–25,000↑ above retail
126900Air-King$7,100$6,000–7,500

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